1、Nine in ten parents said there were significant differences in their approach their children compared with that of their parents.
A. to educate B. to educating
C. in educating D. of educating;
2、Internet shopping will be ready to _________ when people may think that it is safe.
A. take over B. take on
C. take off D. take in
3、The question came up at the meeting ____ we have enough money for our research.
A.whether B.that C.which D.where
4、Nowadays the growth of food delivery apps in China ______ the country with takeout containers and plastic
A.have drowned B.has been drowned C.is drowning D.are drowned
5、I a debt of gratitude to all my family.
A.restrict B.devote C.conceive D.owe
6、The number of smokers, ________ is reported, has dropped a lot.
A.which
B.that
C.it
D.as
7、— I’m so sorry for what I said to you yesterday.
— Forget it! I know you were just letting off ______.
A.emotions
B.liquid
C.feelings
D.steam
8、To create an atmosphere __________ employees feel part of a team is a big challenge.
A.where B.whose C.that D.which
9、He has loved me____I were his son.
A.because B.as C.if D.as if
10、——These grapes look really beautiful.
——They ______!See the price,$3.99 a pound.Very expensive,aren’t they!
A. would B. could C. might D. should
11、Many in credit industry expect that credit cards will eventually ________paper money for almost every purchase.
A.exchange
B.reduce
C.replace
D.substitute
12、Jack Smith earns ______his wife Jane while they do the same amount of work, which is unfair.
A.twice as many as
B.as twice much as
C.twice more money as
D.twice as much as
13、Though British and American English have some differences in spelling and pronunciation, they have much ________.
A.in all
B.in place
C.in general
D.in common
14、The watch was very good, and he _______ 20 percent down for it.
A.paid B.cost C.bought D.spent
15、Kelly studies many different subjects in high school, _______ English is the most interesting in her opinion.
A.from which
B.in which
C.which
D.of which
16、It was at 3 in the morning ________ the earthquake happened. Hundreds were killed, with a lot ________ in the collapse.
A.that; buried
B.when; buried
C.that; burying
D.when; burying
17、The CCTV show Chinese Characters Dictation Competition has taken the country by storm, which is partly designed to arouse people’s _______ in the Chinese language.
A.responsibility B.enthusiasm C.significance D.disappointment
18、 As a matter of fact, scientists discovered no ______ of life in the Mars.
A. signal B. mark C. sign D. symbol
19、Life is unsure; even the poorest ________ become the richest.
A.shall
B.must
C.need
D.might
20、________ in English, he joined a club to practice ________ well.
A. Interested /speaking
B. Interested / speak
C. Interested / to speak
D. Interesting / speaking
21、How to Do a Proper Social Media Detox
Despite the involvement of dopamine (多巴胺), social media addiction is a psychological addiction. You need to stop rewarding your current dopamine triggers so that your brain can return to normal.【1】 Plus, you’re more likely to continuously go back into addiction with little hits. Here are the simple steps to a true social media detox:
●Deactivate your accounts.【2】 And it will also signal to your friends that you’ re on a detox. It is easy to find out how to deactivate Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
●Uninstall all social media apps. This will eliminate all of those notifications and alerts that play such a crucial role in social media addiction. And you won’t be as likely to pop one of those apps open in moments of boredom or stillness.
●Block all social media sites. This is for your computers, laptops, and tablets. Use one of these web filtering tools to restrict access to social media sites.【3】 I also have OpenDNS on my router, which blocks sites for all devices connected to it.
●【4】 It’s not enough to remove social media from your day. You need to fill that empty space with something else. Otherwise, you’re just going to claw your way back. I recommend learning new skills, whether creative hobbies, geeky DIY hobbies, or even hobby programming.
●Stick with the detox long enough. While studies are still limited on this, most experts agree that it takes approximately three months (or 100 days) for dopamine levels to return to normal. It may take longer depending on how long and how intensely you’ ve been addicted.【5】
One last word of advice: Don’t panic. A detox doesn’t have to be permanent — it just has to be long enough to rewire your brain and break you out of the endless dopamine cycle. You can always come back later.
A.Take a moment and search your heart.
B.My preferred tool is K9 Web Protection.
C.Replace social media with another activity.
D.This will serve as a fence against your sudden wish to check in.
E.You can’t do a detox if you’re feeding your appetite here and there.
F.So don’t be surprised if it takes upwards of six months or even a year.
G.Like most addictions, it takes hold of you long before you realize it even exists.
22、The opening ceremony for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games was held at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo on July 23, 2021 after a year of waiting due to the pandemic. Let's take a look at the highlights which make this opening ceremony unique.
No spectators
There are no spectators during the opening ceremony in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus infections. About 950 people, including officials and journalists, will watch in the main stadium, organizers said. Fewer athletes are expected to attend the ceremony because many are not allowed to stay for the entire Games due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Male and female flag-bearers
The International Olympic Committee has actively encouraged all delegations to select two flag-bearers at the opening ceremony, including one woman, as women's participation in the Tokyo Games reaches 48.8 percent, making it the most gender-balanced Olympics in the history of the event.
Oath (宣誓) session updated
One of the most symbolic parts of the opening ceremony—the Olympic oath—has been significantly adapted in order to “highlight the importance of solidarity, inclusion, non-discrimination and equality”. The number of oath-takers is also extended from three to six—two athletes, two coaches and two judges.
Simplified ceremony
In the 30-second video showing the rehearsal of the opening ceremony released to the public, the performances are integrated with dances, scenery and other display elements used in Japanese traditional festival activities.
In order to prevent and control the COVID-19 pandemic and manage the cost, the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee said that the performances of the ceremony will be greatly simplified, with more light and shadow technology used instead of real decorations at the scene.
【1】Why isn't there any spectator during the opening ceremony?
A.To limit the number of people present.
B.To highlight the spirit of the Olympic Games.
C.To control the spread of an infectious disease.
D.To make room for the athletes all over the world.
【2】Why is each delegation encouraged to select one woman as a flag-bearer in Tokyo Olympics?
A.Women will be in a leading position in sports.
B.Women athletes make up a larger percentage than ever.
C.Women will play a more important part in society.
D.More and more women will take part in the Olympic Games.
【3】Which of the following statements is True according to the passage?
A.Oath-takers are made up of six athletes.
B.Tokyo uses more real decorations to cut the cost.
C.About 950 people watch the entire games in the Tokyo Games.
D.The opening ceremony presents the traditional culture of Japan.
23、First Lady Michelle Obama is a big fan of volunteering. Volunteering means working for free to help someone else. Mrs. Obama says volunteering is very important. “It should be part of everyone’s life,” she says.
Many teens agree. They say that helping others feels great and makes a difference. These days, more teens volunteer than work for pay. Teens clean up parks, walk dogs at animal shelters, visit the elderly and more.
Some cities ---- including Seattle, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. ----require high school students to volunteer. Students must volunteer in order to graduate. The student volunteers learn new skills and help their communities.
Many parents are in favor of the idea ---- they say volunteering helps teens build job skills. But most teens don’t want to be forced to volunteer. They say they are busy. And they say volunteering is only fun if it’s a choice.
Read both sides of the debate and decide.
YES
Volunteering can help teens get into college or get a job.
Many cities and towns need help. Volunteers can help keep important programs going.
Not all teens will volunteer if it isn’ t required. Schools should require students to do all they can to get ready for adult life.
NO
Most teens are already very busy with classes, homework, jobs and sports. Forcing them to do more isn’t fair.
It should be up to each person. Helping out doesn’t feel as good if you have to do it.
Finding a volunteer job isn’t always easy. Students shouldn’t be kept from graduating because of something they can’t control.
【1】The writer mentions Michelle Obama in order to___________.
A. introduce the topic of the text
B. explain what volunteering is
C. tell what she does for the US
D. show she enjoys volunteering
【2】According to the text, in Chicago, .
A. finding a volunteer job is quite easy
B. more people would rather work for pay
C. volunteering is a must for high school students
D. college students have to volunteer before graduation
【3】The underlined part “are in favor of” in the text means”.
A. dropB. developC. catchD. like
【4】Which question does the text mainly discuss?
A. Is volunteering good for students?
B. Should students be required to volunteer?
C. What is the best time to volunteer?
D. Which volunteer jobs should students do?
24、March is my mother’s birthday month. This year she would have turned a hundred and ten. She lived through two world wars and the Great Depression, which she spoke of with pain and sorrow.
Like so many, her family lost all their money when the economy collapsed. My mother, then in her first year of college, had to give up the education for she so desperately wanted to help support her mother, an immigrant with few survival skills. As a smart and fearless woman, my mother eventually enrolled in secretarial school and became the private secretary to a bank president. Later, she got a job as a lab technician at a local hospital.
I wonder where she turned for support and comfort, and what belief she had. My mother didn’t have the opportunity to take advantage of modern psychology or mental practices. I want to ask her what her anchors(支柱)were when she was overcome with difficult emotions. I absolutely believe that she would say, “I only focused on my job.” These would have been her anchors. She believed “heaven blesses the hardworking”, which is undoubtedly true and surely a tried-and-true method that many of us use when we feel bad.
It strikes me that this may be a very good time to take a minute to sit down to think about some questions. What is the anchor in your life? Of course, different people have different anchors. When you feel frightened, anxious or frustrated you should work hard, which can help you forget your troubles. Focusing on your job and working hard are much better than doing nothing but mourning your misfortunes in hard times.
Facing the chaos and sufferings in work and life, I get really frustrated and puzzled now and then. My mother’s lessons are my lessons. As her daughter, I’ll take advantage of her methods to overcome the difficulties I meet.
【1】What did the author’s mother do in her first year of college?
A.She quitted school to help support her family.
B.She tried her best to do well in her studies.
C.She took a part-time job in a hospital.
D.She got the degree she desired.
【2】How did the author’s mother fight with negative emotions?
A.By doing her mental practices.
B.By sharing them with her friends.
C.By concentrating on her own work.
D.By finding comfort from her family.
【3】Which of the following can best describe the author’s mother?
A.Persistent, courageous and hardworking.
B.Loyal, humorous and optimistic.
C.Kind, ambitious and confident.
D.Active, strong and healthy.
【4】Why does the author write this text?
A.To express gratitude to her mother.
B.To introduce her remarkable mother.
C.To show the greatness of mother’s love.
D.To inspire herself with her mother’s story.
25、 We should show respect to everybody, especially our elders because they are ahead of us—in age, in wisdom and maturity, in experience and education. Our _______ have done a lot for us, directly or indirectly and most of us owe everything to their kindness and love.
When we _______ them respect, whether it is by bowing to them, or _______ them with a smile, or offering them any help they need, it is one way of _______ our own love and gratitude to them. Besides, elders have also been through all the years you are _______ and know a little more about the world than you do.
It is _______ that you do not agree with the belief of your elders, but this is nothing new. All younger generations have always _______ with their elders and it is these differences that bring changes in human society. However much you disagree with them, give them credit for their _______.
With changing times and _______ influences, youngsters no longer know what is interpreted as disrespect to elders. Youngsters should ________ express their views and if there are arguments, they should not ________their voices.
If there is no space on sofas or chairs, children will immediately give up their places, and sit on the carpet. In buses and trains, youngsters are ________ to give up their places to older people. This is not a __________ of who has more rights. It is simply that those who are younger have the strength to bear ________, or tolerate unpleasantness, so it is natural to show consideration to those who are older and perhaps at a __________ disadvantage.
When you do simple things as a mark of respect, elders become aware that youngsters care for them, and they respond with affection and kindness.
A.youngsters
B.parents
C.elders
D.juniors
A.show
B.explain
C.exhibit
D.point
A.receiving
B.greeting
C.declaring
D.showing
A.expressing
B.describing
C.sending
D.suggesting
A.experiencing with
B.going through
C.suffering from
D.worrying out
A.maybe
B.likely
C.possible
D.probably
A.quarreled
B.dealt
C.lived
D.disagreed
A.experience
B.reality
C.emotion
D.information
A.cultural
B.special
C.environmental
D.position
A.silently
B.loudly
C.quietly
D.coldly
A.rise
B.raise
C.support
D.force
A.expected
B.forced
C.needed
D.reminded
A.doubt
B.question
C.wonder
D.challenge
A.suffering
B.discomfort
C.trouble
D.upset
A.serious
B.light
C.slight
D.heavy
26、校园艺术节展演即将来临,学生会将举办剪纸和国画比赛,参赛人可以任选其一。假设你是学生会主席李华,请写一篇书面通知,号召大家踊跃参加。内容包括:
1. 举办此次活动的目的;
2. 提交作品的截止时间和地点;
3. 说明有何奖励。
注意:1.词数80左右;2.可适当增加细节,使行文连贯。
参考词汇:剪纸(papercutting);国画(traditional Chinese painting);灵感(inspiration)
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